As Britain enters a cold snap it’s more important than ever for your home to be energy efficient. We’ll be turning our heating systems up to keep our properties warm over the next few weeks, which will only add to our already expensive duel fuel bills.
What’s worse though is that many British don’t have basic insulation and are throwing hundreds of pounds away every year as heat is lost through the windows, doors, walls and roof. These are four vital areas of our home that need to be adequately insulated.
So let’s start with the windows. Around 18% of heat is lost through inefficient window insulation and installing double glazing can save you up to £300 a year. A double glazing unit is made up of two panes separated by an energy efficient spacer. This means heat loss is restricted as the warm air can’t pass through the motionless spacer.
As well as providing better energy efficiency for your home, double glazing also gives you better security, reduced condensation and cuts noise pollution from outside. So all in all, you’ll have a warmer, quieter home that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Doors are another problem area when it comes to heat loss and draughts need to be suitably dealt with so you’re not wasting money on your bills. A new uPVC front door installed with double glazing provides great insulation, whilst also making your property more secure.
As heat rises, the loft and roof need insulation too. Loft lagging is one of the most popular insulation techniques and isn’t too expensive either. What’s more, it’ll save you over £100 a year on your energy bills. In a similar fashion, wall cavity insulation is a fantastic way to reduce heat loss too. It’s installed between the cavities in your walls and stops heat passing through to the outside.
With so many ways to insulate your property, it should be a crime not to take advantage of the range of techniques. If you’d like to insulate your property and cut your spending, simply complete our double glazing, uPVC door, loft lagging or wall cavity insulation quote forms. You’ll receive up to five FREE quotes from local, vetted companies.
